Key for lock on CF-28

Is the key necessary for the CF-28? Anyone know where to get one?

Thanks,

jv

 

Are you speaking of the actual metal key to turn the lock on the on/off switch? As long as it is unlocked you don't need it. You can make your own with a little ingenuity... As long as you can find a key blank that fits the slot... You can slide the blank key in the lock and twist it back and forth several times. The tumblers will leave a mark on the metal. You can then file the key in the spots where the marks are... Just a LITTLE at a time. I watched and locksmith do this for a padlock and he had a working key for me in 20 minutes.

They selll replacement tumblers for $200+... Very cost prohibitive.

 

The key is necessary if it is locked. If unlocked, you will not need a key. If it is locked, you will not be able to power it on. They are pretty much the only part available from Panasonic ($47). These keys are not easy to duplicate. I have a number of them - If you let me know what the code is on your lock (near the key slot), I will let you know if I have it. We will be selling them on eBay soon.

 

I'll be in line to buy one...

 

same here............
well not 100% sure but most likely buy one, just so its fully complete then.............

 

Thanks! That's a very generous offer! I posted this before I got my CF-28, and now that I have it find a black "blanking" panel or sticker where a key would go; so I either don't have a lock, or it's covered. I don't want to ruin the blank - do you think there's a lock under it?

 

most likely it have been taken out my mate has a ex-bt toughbook and is eactly the same, the locks have been take out and blanked off....
still its better then having just a hole there............

 

Hey Bruce... Any word on when you'll start selling them?

 

I'd be up for buying one of them Locks too

 

looks like everyone wants one.........

 

Any word on this yet??? Or did the guy just post and blow out of town?

 

he said he'll let everyone know once he will be selling them,
or he could have already sold them

 

anyway about the code on the right,
if there is a code doent that mean any keycutter can make one?????????

 

could alwys drop your laptop on your local shoe repair counter and ask for a key
be worth it for the look on their face
but seriously, might work

 

Nope... I've been checking daily...

 

think am going to try it, when i get time,
once i lost my keys for the van and the keycutter made me a new set just from the code on the lock..........
wish i could do that